Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors & Landscape Architects
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Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.
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EASLA License Types
- Engineer
- Architect
- Land Surveyor
- Landscape Architect
Applicant and Licensee Information
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Renewal and Restoration Information
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- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by April 30 of every even-numbered year.
| On-time renewals for the licensing period of May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2022 |
| Renew Online: https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/mypvl |
| Renewal Postcard Reminder Mailout: March 6, 2020 |
| Renewals accepted: March 9, 2020 to April 30, 2020 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: April 30, 2020 |
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
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| Architect (AR) - $204.00 |
| Landscape Architect (LA) - $204.00 |
| Land Surveyor (LS) - $204.00 |
| Professional Engineer (PE) - $204.00 |
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| Forfeited licenses may be restored within 2 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements. | |
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 2 years after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
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| Cost to Restore (late renewal) |
| Architect (AR) - $220.00 |
| Landscape Architect (LA) - $220.00 |
| Land Surveyor (LS) - $220.00 |
| Professional Engineer (PE) - $220.00 |
Related Websites
ARCHITECTS:
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
- National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS:
- Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS:
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